Lt. Charles J Collins Memorial - Sturbridge, Massachusetts
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BruceS
N 42° 06.485 W 072° 04.846
18T E 741365 N 4665901
Memorial plaque for World War II era U.S. Army Air Corps veteran who died from after parachuting from a crashing plane in the Sturbridge area.
Waymark Code: WM51C7
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 10/25/2008
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In Memory Of
LT. Charles J. Collins USAAC
Of Baraboo, Wi.
Who died from injuries parachuting from a P-47 which
crashed in Sturbridge on Sept. 1, 1943. His body was recovered 4 miles
south of this location.
Dedicated Memorial Day May 29, 1995
American Legion Post 109
Sturbridge Lions Club
List if there are any visiting hours:
Open 24 hours a day
Entrance fees (if it applies): None
Type of memorial: Plaque
Website pertaining to the memorial: Not listed
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